Further Education and Training Certificate: Power Plant Operations
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This NQF Level 4 Further Education and Training Certificate relates to the operational side of power plants and is positioned within the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield. It carries 130 credits. The qualification’s registration-end snapshot is 30 June 2023, so its current availability and status should be verified before relying on it for enrolment or planning.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in power plant operations, industrial environments and manufacturing-related work might consider this qualification as a possible foundation for further investigation. This is general guidance and does not establish admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for work related to power plant operations, but no specific approved career relationships are supplied. It should not be treated as a guarantee of employment, appointment or professional registration. Because the available registration information indicates an end date in 2023 and requires verification, prospective learners should confirm whether it is still available or has been replaced before enrolling.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of power plant operations
- Awareness of operational practices in an industrial manufacturing and assembly context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Power Plant Operations
- SAQA ID
- 61569
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 130
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- SGB PPO
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether enrolment is still permitted.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements that may apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 61569, NQF level and credit value with the provider and SAQA.
- Check whether a newer or replacement qualification is available, given the recorded registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023.